Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 333 § 333-3
Open areas
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A. Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and similar paved areas shall be maintained to afford safe and convenient passage. Structural repairs are the responsibility of the property owner. B. Yards, courts and vacant lots shall be kept clean and free of hazards. C. Open fires shall not be permitted, unless authorized and approved pursuant to local law and in conformity with state air pollution control regulations. D. Vehicles shall not be parked between the front line(s) of the building extended to the side lines and the front line of the lot, except in formally designated parking area.
Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 333 § 333-3 establishes standards for the upkeep and use of outdoor areas on residential properties. Paved surfaces like steps, walkways, and driveways must be kept in safe, passable condition, with structural repairs falling to the property owner. Yards and vacant lots must remain clean and free of hazards, open fires are restricted unless locally authorized and compliant with state air pollution rules, and vehicle parking in front of the building's front line is prohibited except in formally designated parking areas.
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Under Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 333 § 333-3, compliant property operators routinely inspect and repair paved surfaces—steps, driveways, and walkways—to ensure safe passage, since structural repairs are explicitly the owner's responsibility. They also keep yards, courts, and vacant lots clear of debris and hazards, and ensure that any open burning is authorized under local law and consistent with state air pollution control regulations. Operators additionally enforce parking rules that prohibit vehicles from being parked in front of the building's front line unless a formally designated parking area exists in that space.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 333 § 333-3 gives tenants a basis to expect that outdoor areas—including steps, walkways, driveways, yards, and courts—are maintained safely and kept free of hazards by the property owner. If these conditions are not met, tenants may document the issues and report them to the appropriate Kingston code enforcement authority, which has the power to require the owner to make corrections. Tenants may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how an unaddressed violation under this provision might be raised in other proceedings.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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